What zoning applies to this Russell section?

This section is zoned Residential with a maximum site coverage of 35%. Zoning rules determine what you can build and how much of the site you can cover.

How big is this section?

The section is 8,008 m². The remaining buildable area after existing structures is 5,105 m².

Are there any natural hazards on this section?

No natural hazards are currently flagged against this section in district GIS layers. Standard geotech checks are still recommended before purchase.

What title type does this section have?

The section title type is Freehold.

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Russell · Far North

Te Wahapu Road, Russell

Land Price

$329,000

$41/m²

With 2-Bed Devpro 65m²

$628,999

With 3-Bed Devpro 95m²

$728,999

With 4-Bed Devpro 122m²

$828,999

Land area

8,008 m²

Zone

Residential

Natural Hazards

None identified

Council services

Live reticulated water, wastewater, and stormwater data is not yet wired in for Far North. Check the LIM report or contact Far North District Council directly.

Title Type

Freehold · Fee Simple

Legal Description

Lot 2 Deposited Plan 362462

Title Area

5,094 m²

Easements

None identified

Mortgage

No mortgage

Encumbrances

None

Consent Notices

None

Covenants

None

1 registered instrument on title

Easement Instrument2008-07-16

Lifetime cost · Devpro vs Building Code

What is the lifetime cost of a 4-bed home at Te Wahapu Road, Russell?

Section price pre-filled from this listing. Tweak the build, mortgage, and running-cost inputs to see the 30-year picture.

The build

Section price

Floor area

m²

Devpro build

= $4,098/m²

Building-code build

= $3,698/m²

Mortgage

Deposit

Term

Standard rate

Green rate (Devpro)

Devpro qualifies for green home loans (typically 1% off)

Running costs

Energy (BC, yr 1)

$/yr

Energy (Devpro, yr 1)

$/yr

Devpro uses ~70% less

Energy inflation

%/yr

HVAC replacement (today)

Heat pump + ERV supply + install

HVAC inflation

%/yr

HVAC life (BC)

Leaky envelope = HVAC works ~7× harder

HVAC life (Devpro)

Appreciation

%/yr

House+land market growth

Devpro resale premium

Realised at sale on house+land

Monthly mortgage — green-loan advantage

Building code

$4,048/mo

Devpro

$3,870/mo

Saving

$178/mo

Devpro vs Building Code — the investment case

Year	If held (savings)	If sold — resale premium	If sold — total Devpro advantage
▸ 0yr	$0	$74,610	$74,610
▸ 5yr	$23,930	$95,223	$142,426
▸ 10yr	$51,524	$121,532	$223,980
▸ 20yr	$152,216	$197,962	$469,968
▸ 30yr	$250,004	$322,460	$773,792

If held = cumulative operational savings (mortgage interest + energy + HVAC service + replacements avoided). If sold = full net-position delta. Click any row to see the five components that make up the total advantage.

30-year "held" savings — where the money comes from

Mortgage interest (green-loan 1% off): $64,012
Energy (70% lower, inflating): $139,522
HVAC servicing (less run-time): $19,932
HVAC replacements avoided: $26,539
Total 30-year savings: $250,004

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About this section

Positioned on the corner of Te Wahapu Road and Waiaruhe Way, this generous 8,008m2 site offers privacy, native bush surroundings, and the potential for stunning views over Orongo Bay once cleared for construction. With a sunny north-east aspect, the property features a formed driveway, established building platform, and abundant birdlife. The previous restrictive land covenant has been removed, giving you freedom to design your bespoke residence, or make use of the existing architectural sketch plan for a site specific dwelling, which can be made available with the sale. Conveniently located just seven minutes from historic Russell and five minutes from the Okiato Car Ferry, this is a prime opportunity to secure a slice of the Bay of Islands lifestyle. The vendor is highly motivated, with the price significantly reduced for a quick sale. The boundary lines shown are indicative only. Contact Emma Rich from Sotheby's International Realty for more information.

Site context

What surrounds this land.

Road frontage

173 m

AUCKS ROAD, TE WAHAPU ROAD

Nearest stream

526 m

setback may apply

Nearest river

—

Nearest coast

254 m

Nearest lake

1.5 km

Nearest wetland

347 m

RMA s6 constraint if close

Rail proximity

—

Powerline proximity

—

Adjacent DOC / protected estate

Within 54 m of protected land — Unnamed plantation reserve

Adjacency to DOC or other protected areas can trigger RMA assessment matters, including effects on ecological values and public access.

Distances are from the parcel centroid to Topo 1:50k features (LINZ). Road frontage is a proxy — centreline intersection with parcel boundary, not a legal access measure. Confirm setbacks with a district-plan check before purchase.

Survey & boundary

How well-defined are the boundaries?

Survey plan

DP 362462

Deposited 2005-11-01

Survey class

—

I is tightest, V is loosest

Survey marks near parcel

Redefinition survey

Unlikely needed

Based on plan age + survey class

Survey data from LINZ Landonline. A surveyor's boundary redefinition can cost $3–10k+ depending on site conditions — factor it in if you plan to build close to a boundary and existing marks are damaged or missing.

Aerial imagery

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